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Barclays profit falls as mortgage lending and investment bank squeezed

Barclays profit falls as mortgage lending and investment bank squeezed - The bank reported a group pre-tax profit of £2.3 billion for the first three months of the year, down 12% from last year.

#MeToo and the French medical profession

While Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction has been overturned by New York's top court, the French medical profession is now dealing with a series of #MeToo allegations in hospitals, including one leading female specialist levelling accusations against a renowned male colleague. Also it may be 2024 but a full-time working woman still makes only 88 cents for every euro or dollar earned by a man, across the OECD. Annette Young talks to OECD senior economist, Valerie Frey, on the effectiveness of pay transparency laws. Plus the Egyptian female rappers vying for the spotlight as they seek to pursue their careers in a highly traditional Muslim country.

Microsoft’s heavy bet on AI pays off as it beats expectations in second quarter

Profits at Microsoft beat Wall Street’s expectations as its heavy bet on artificial intelligence continued to bear fruit in the second quarter. The technology giant has invested billions of dollars into AI in a bid to turbocharge its growth, particularly of its cloud computing services. Its cloud computing revenue surged by more than 20% in the latest quarter. Microsoft’s AI tools “are orchestrating a new era of AI transformation, driving better...

The average salary you can expect in the UK based on your age (and how to get it)

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The biggest global economic issue today isn't interest rates. It's these banking rules

The biggest global economic issue today isn't interest rates. It's these banking rules - City Voices: Tight banking regulations are a big reason why growth has been lacklustre, but without them we risk another crash. How do we strike a balance?

Unilever shares are flying! Time to buy at a 21% ‘discount’?

Unilever shares have been racing higher this week after a one-two punch of news from the company. Here’s whether I think it’s time to consider buying. The post Unilever shares are flying! Time to buy at a 21% ‘discount’? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

The average salary of 21 university degrees, one year after graduating

What are the earning prospects like?

Women reveal why they chose financial security over love

Women reveal why they chose financial security over love - ‘Don’t ever let a man or anyone limit your freedom,’ one person wrote

Should you offer kids money for good grades? Here's what psychologists think

As exam season approaches, some parents are putting hundreds of pounds aside to reward their children if they achieve certain grades.

‘Can I afford to semi-retire – and spend winters abroad?’

Would you like a Telegraph Money Makeover? Apply here or through the form at the bottom of the page Charlie Burrows, 47, and wife Anna have lived in Cambridge happily for the past 16 years, but increasingly they find themselves dreaming of a life in the sun. “I was born in Australia. My family moved over there in the 1960s, so it’s somewhere I have...

The staggering financial value of Ferrari HP title sponsor deal revealed after ‘historic’ move

Well now, that's not to be scoffed at...

I'm retiring after 40 years as a fund manager and this is what I've learnt: Richard Buxton on life as a professional investor

Since the early 1980s, Buxton has done his very best to make money for investors at a string of investment houses.

Top 6 US industries where you can earn the most money

How much money do people your age usually save? See how you compare

How much are people saving each year, and how does that change depending on what stage of life they are in? A new study looked at how our emergency funds change over our lifetimes.

The biggest mistakes to avoid with your holiday money this summer

Travel is expensive enough at the moment without adding to the costs with bad financial decisions over your holiday money. Yet we fall into the same old traps year after year. We take out too much cash and pay over the top for it. We use the wrong credit and debit cards and we get our sums wrong when we try to work out how much things really cost. ...

Swiss Parliament to provide Ukraine with $5.5 billion in aid

A Swiss parliamentary committee has voted to allocate 5 billion Swiss francs ($5.5 billion) to help Ukraine as part of a broader package of measures aimed at improving the defense capabilities of neutral Bern, Reuters reports. Backed by lawmakers from both the center-left and center-right, the upper house's security committee approved a package tha...

Arsenal hit gold selling a star who'd be worth more than Rice in 2024 money

He cost them just 500k.

UK stock market shrinking at fastest pace in history, says Goldman

Britain’s stock market is shrinking at its fastest pace in history, a Wall Street bank has suggested, as the FTSE 100 hits a fresh record high. Goldman Sach said the combination of company buybacks and a lack of new stock being issued would drastically reduce the supply of shares available to be purchased by investors. However, this reduction in th...

‘I’m 31, earn £60k and buy 1,000 tea bags every other month. This is how I spend my money’

Email [email protected] if you would like to take part in How I Spend My Money. All our subjects are genuine but anonymous. I was born in a very sleepy town. Growing up I knew we weren’t well off, but we never went without. I never thought of myself as coming from a working class family until I went to university, and realised that my parents i...

Cash for clutter: how to make money from what’s in the attic

One person’s rubbish is another person’s treasure, as they say, so you could make a chunk of cash by selling unwanted items cluttering your attic and cupboards. Coins, retro toys and games, old tech, books and magazines can all be sold, with some items possibly worth a lot more than you may think. Dig out old toys Toys don’t have to be 50 or 100 years old to be worth money. For example, Beanie Babies became a big collectible in the 1990s, and...

Xbox console sales plummet but Activision Blizzard boosts Microsoft revenue

Microsoft has published its latest financial results, which demonstrate the impact of the company's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

Here’s how I’d aim for a ton of passive income from £20k in an ISA

To get the best passive income from an ISA, I think we need to balance risk with the potential rewards. Here's one way to go about it. The post Here’s how I’d aim for a ton of passive income from £20k in an ISA appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

US to announce $6 billion in weapons purchases for Ukraine, US official says

(Reuters) -The United States could announce as soon as Friday new weapons purchases for Ukraine worth $6 billion, a U.S. official said on Thursday. The weapons could include counter-artillery radar, tactical vehicles, Patriot interceptors, drones, artillery, precision munitions and counter-drone systems, said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity. The weapons package was first

£1,000 vs £100,000 vs £1,000,000 Sports Car! Which Is Best?! | 4K

Does money matter in the world of performance cars? How different is a £1,000 car versus one costing £1 million? Rory, Alex Legouix and Alex Kersten hop aboard a range of sports cars at different price points to find out. Big Thanks to Zachary Luke Cars for lending us the amazing BMW Z4. To buy that car or similar high quality used sports cars, visit https://www.zacharylukecarslimited.co.uk Find out what your car's worth on Auto Trader. We look at millions of vehicles every day to ensure your valuation is accurate: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/cars/valuation Looking for your next car? Auto Trader will help make finding your next vehicle easier than ever. Compare expert car reviews and recommendations, and find your perfect car through our official YouTube channel. Auto Trader: https://www.autotrader.co.uk Check back for the latest new car reviews on everything from SUVs to supercars, plus ✅ the latest car reviews ✅ car advice and explainers ✅ used and new car guides ✅ head-to-heads Subscribe for more from Auto Trader UK: http://bit.ly/1AqiIny Want to be the first to see our new videos? Enable notifications Looking for more inspiration? 🚗 • Auto Trader: https://www.autotrader.co.uk • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@autotraderuk • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/autotraderuk • Twitter: https://twitter.com/AutoTrader_UK • Instagram: https://instagram.com/autotraderuk • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/autotraderuk/ Auto Trader Limited (Firm Reference Number: 735711) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and is a credit broker and not a lender. Contract Hire is subject to status and approval and is only available to UK residents aged 18 and over. Vehicle must be returned in good condition to avoid further charges. You will not own the vehicle. Excess mileage charges and return conditions apply.

Scourge of new ‘wrist-lash’ claims pushes car insurance to record high

Securing a hefty insurance payout after an accident was once as easy as saying a simple word: whiplash. Drivers were able to claim thousands in compensation with minimal proof, driving up costs for insurers which were passed on to consumers. Such was the effect of surging claims on motorists it sparked a government intervention and the introduction...

Top 10 Countries that Pay You to Live!

The United States can be an expensive place to live. Housing, transportation, healthcare, and day-to-day expenses cause many Americans to look outside the US for better and more affordable places to live. Affordable is nice, but being paid to live in some place can be even better. Yes, believe it or not, some countries will pay you to move to the country and live there. They might pay you with tax breaks, real estate, or cold hard cash. Today, we look at 10 countries that will pay you to live there. Sometimes, it is tax breaks and other incentives; other times, it is cold, hard cash. We will list these countries and how you get paid. Got it? Get it? Good. Let's take a look. Top 10 Countries That Will Pay You to Live There Countries that pay you to live there Get paid to live in another country. Do you need a local Realtor for the area you want to move to? I have teamed up with HomeAndMoney.com to help you find one that suits your needs. Use this link: https://homeandmoney.com/briggs/ 💰Have Questions? Do you want to help find a place that fits?? My Cash App: $World2Briggs 🔶My Other Channels: 📺 On This Day https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs9MGJ6xVKLKG_YsQkQNLjg?sub_confirmation=1 🏡Suite Life For Briggs https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRIQ4mHp7f8cV0xiayhMSMw #unitedstates World According to Briggs, Travel, Real estate, Top 10, countries that pay you to move there, countries that pay you to live there, get paid to live in another country, get paid to live somewhere else, countries that will pay you, places that pay you to move there, best countries to move to, living abroad, Get Paid to move, expat retirement

3 shares I’d buy for passive income if I was retiring early

Roland Head profiles three FTSE 350 dividend shares he’d like to buy for their passive income to support an early retirement. The post 3 shares I’d buy for passive income if I was retiring early appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

Why you shouldn’t take money from your parents to buy a house

The extent to which young adults’ families now step in to help them access homeownership was initially a consequence of house price inflation. Now it is also likely a cause of it.

Surging auto insurance rates squeeze drivers, fuel inflation

Surging auto insurance rates squeeze drivers, fuel inflation - Relentlessly rising auto insurance rates are squeezing car owners and stoking inflation

There is a huge difference between my partner’s financial situation and mine. How can this be bridged?

I’m struggling with my relationship because there is a huge difference between my partner’s financial situation and mine. We’re both in our 50s, have been together for nearly three years and live apart. He – never married, no kids, great job – is very financially secure and has lots of spare money. I, however, as an older single parent, freelancing, some health problems, post-divorce and in a difficult economy, am absolutely skint! To the extent...

The world’s most exclusive bank accounts – and how to get one

Private banks offer the full red carpet treatment to wealthy individuals looking to receive an elite level of customer service – but, with strict eligibility requirements, they’re out of reach for the majority of customers. “More often than not, someone with wealth first looks for an ‘exclusive’ bank when they have just been waiting on the end of t...

Thoma Bravo to buy UK's Darktrace for about $5.32 billion

(Reuters) - Private equity firm Thoma Bravo has agreed to buy British cybersecurity firm Darktrace for about $5.32 billion in cash, the companies said on Friday. The agreed price of $7.75, or around 620 pence per share represents a 44% premium to Darktrace's average share price in the three months to Thursday Thoma Bravo said. Shares in the company jumped 16% after the announcement to 601 pence.

20 actors who have been in multiple billion-dollar movies

Few actors can say they have had a role in a billion-dollar movie, but these 20 can say that and more. Each of them has had a role in multiple billion-dollar movies.

8 dazzling gold and silver treasures

Here are 10 stunning gold and silver treasures, dating from millennia to centuries ago

AstraZeneca's £18.7m boss Soriot bounces back as pharma giant reveals 18% sales growth

AstraZeneca's £18.7m boss Soriot bounces back as pharma giant reveals 18% sales growth - Soriot came under fire this month for his £18.7 million pay packet

I compared the most expensive VPN against the cheapest – here's what I found

I pitted one of the most expensive VPNs, ExpressVPN vs PureVPN, one of the cheapest, to see how different their apps are.

Young people have given up on buying homes and are saving for cars instead

Gen Z and Londoners are prioritising four wheels over their own four walls.

Study reveals how much Americans really spend on tipping each year

5 passive income ideas I’m already using

These five passive income ideas are already helping this writer earn money regularly without having to work for it. Here he explains why he likes them. The post 5 passive income ideas I’m already using appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

What you need to know to reduce your car insurance

Car insurance premiums are on the rise but it’s still possible to get a good deal if you follow these tips.

Cryptocurrencies - The future of money? | DW Documentary

For some, cryptocurrencies are a dangerous bubble. For others, they represent the future of money. But what are the actual uses - and risks -- of cryptocurrencies? This documentary explores how crypto is altering global financial architecture. Since its inception, Bitcoin has evolved into a digital global currency that is challenging the existing financial system. The international availability and rapid increase in the value of Bitcoin attracted many to join this game of chance. The President of El Salvador even adopted Bitcoin as his nation’s official currency. However, most governments have positioned themselves against cryptocurrencies that aren’t regulated by states. The European Central Bank is predicting Bitcoin’s imminent demise. At the same time, the ECB also recognizes the need for digital money in a world that’s so reliant on the Internet. The digital Euro, for use as a payment method via Smartphone, is expected to be available soon. This documentary by Tom Ockers and Ulrich Stein explores how cryptocurrencies are altering global financial architecture. They hear from profiteers and victims, supporters and critics of the new digital currencies. #documentary #dwdocumentary #crypto ______ DW Documentary gives you knowledge beyond the headlines. Watch top documentaries from German broadcasters and international production companies. Meet intriguing people, travel to distant lands, get a look behind the complexities of daily life and build a deeper understanding of current affairs and global events. Subscribe and explore the world around you with DW Documentary. Subscribe to: ⮞ DW Documentary (English): https://www.youtube.com/dwdocumentary ⮞ DW Documental (Spanish): https://www.youtube.com/dwdocumental ⮞ DW Documentary وثائقية دي دبليو (Arabic): https://www.youtube.com/dwdocarabia ⮞ DW Doku (German): https://www.youtube.com/dwdoku ⮞ DW Documentary हिन्दी (Hindi): https://www.youtube.com/dwdochindi For more visit: http://www.dw.com/en/tv/docfilm/s-3610 Follow DW Documentary on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwdocumentary/ Follow DW Documental on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dwdocumental We kindly ask viewers to read and stick to the DW netiquette policy on our channel: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G

Apple say their credit card should not come into contact with leather, or your other debit cards

Looks like we all need replacement card holders, then

Average net worth of Americans by age — see how you compare

Premier League prize money: How much each team earns from their final position

The title winners will bag a huge amount.

Denmark allocates almost €600 million for additional aid to Ukraine in 2024

The Danish authorities have agreed to increase funding for the Ukrainian Fund, which provides military assistance to Ukraine, by 4.4 billion Danish kroner (590 million euros), as reported by the Danish Ministry of Defense. According to the ministry, most of the funds allocated by Denmark to help Ukraine in 2024 were about to run out. However, there...

MARKET REPORT: Meta sheds £130bn value after AI spending fears

Shares in Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram and Whats App, fell 11.1% in New York after it said expenses would be higher than previously forecast.

The world's best budget hotels that cost less than £100 per night

Travel in style without breaking the bank.

Google owner worth more than $2 trillion after announcing first dividend

Google’s parent company soared past a $2 trillion valuation last night as the search engine giant said it would pay a dividend for the first time. Shares in Alphabet rose by more than 12pc to a record high as the company announced the payout to shareholders, alongside a $70bn (£56bn) share buyback scheme. Microsoft shares also rose after the world’...

Most Expensive States to Live in for Homeowners

High property tax bills make the places on this list the most expensive states for homeowners to live in.

What Are the Highest-Paying Jobs in Your City?

These are the highest-paying jobs — paying $150K or more — across the U.S. What do top earners in your city do for a living?